G8 V6-3.6L (2008)
Important: DO NOT disconnect the brake hose from the brake caliper (2).
9. Pivot the brake caliper (2) upward and secure with heavy mechanics wire (1), or equivalent.
10. Remove the brake pads (4) from the brake caliper anchor plate (3).
11. Remove the brake pad retainers (5) from the brake caliper anchor plate (3).
12. Clean the brake pad brake pad retainer surfaces of the brake caliper anchor plate (3).
Important: Inspect the brake caliper guide pins for freedom of movement and the condition of the guide pin boots. This is achieved by
moving the guide pins inboard and outboard within the brake caliper anchor plate (3) bores, without disengaging the slides from the
boots.
13. Inspect the brake caliper guide pins and boots for the following conditions:
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Restricted brake caliper guide pin movement.
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Too much brake caliper guide pin play in the brake caliper anchor plate (3).
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Seized or binding brake caliper guide pins.
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Split or torn boots.
14. If any of the conditions listed are found, overhaul or replace the brake caliper (2).
Installation Procedure
Caution: Refer to Safety Glasses Caution (See: Service Precautions/Technician Safety Information/Safety Glasses Warning) .
Caution: Refer to Vehicle Lifting Caution (See: Maintenance/Vehicle Lifting/Service Precautions) .
Caution: Refer to Brake Dust Caution (See: Service Precautions/Technician Safety Information/Brake Dust Caution) .
Caution: Refer to Brake Fluid Caution (See: Service Precautions/Vehicle Damage Warnings/Brake Fluid Caution) .
Caution: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Caution (See: Service Precautions/Technician Safety Information/Brake Fluid Irritant Caution) .
Notice: Refer to Adding Fluid to the Brake System Notice (See: Service Precautions/Technician Safety Information/Adding Fluid to the Brake
System Notice) .
Notice: Refer to Brake Fluid Effects on Paint and Electrical Components Notice (See: Service Precautions/Vehicle Damage Warnings/Brake
Fluid Effects on Paint and Electrical Components Notice) .
1. Clean the piston to brake pad contact faces as required.